To Do: Zombie Race Mud Run and Obstacle Course

It’s official: zombies are taking over the Philadelphia area. And not in your typical apocalyptic fashion—these zombies are looking to run.

Following suit of The Zombie Run and The Walking Dead Escape, The Zombie Race will be gracing our on May 19th. The unique thing about this race? It’s more of a zombie race-mud run hybrid, filled with super fun (and challenging) obstacles like balance beams, monkey bars and, of course, the military mud pit. The race site even has camping amenities for those looking for a zombie-filled weekend. Runners have the option of completing 5K or 15K courses. Find out more and register here.

Zombie price starts at $30, 5K runner starts at $75, 15K runner starts at $95. Race day is May 19th; 5K run leaves in waves starting every half hour beginning at 9:30 a.m., the 15K starts at 1 p.m., 3143 York Road, Furlong.

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